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100 Years Ago: Kirribilli Point Woolstore Fire, 14 December 1921
This week we’re winding the clock back 100 years to the great wool store fire at Kirribilli Point, 1921. Wool stores were extremely...
Museum of Fire Engagement Officer
Dec 13, 20213 min read
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Special Edition History Week Blog! From the Ground Up - Sydney's Earliest Fire Protection
The 1820s in Sydney Before we begin an exploration of Sydney’s fire protection in the 1820s, let’s set the scene. The year was 1821, 200...
Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Sep 11, 20217 min read
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From Fire Station to Café
During History Week earlier this month we shared our first " digital day". With a lot of people unable to travel and limits on the amount...
Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Sep 29, 20204 min read
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Special History Week Blog – New South Wales’ Oldest Active Fire Stations
Whilst the closed No. 1 Volunteer Company Fire Station in Haymarket is the oldest surviving purpose-built fire station, some of Sydney’s...
Museum of Fire Heritage Team
Sep 12, 20204 min read
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